After the infamous spew of lava and ashes of the Taal Volcano, many residents in neighboring cities, towns, and provinces were alarmed. They knew that the ashes that the volcano has spewed is in no way healthy for the human body. A lot of issues were born such as the overpricing of medications and face […]
Toll Fee Exemption in SLEX For the Taal Eruption Relief Goods Teams, Labor Group
In times of calamity, Filipinos are known for their "bayanihan" mentality or the spirit of communal and community work to help the needy. The usual suspects or categories of calamity would be by flooding, tropical storms, and earthquakes. This time, however, it is a totally different and dangerous occasion; especially for the people in the […]
Thousands of Teaching Positions Still Available for 2020
Education is one of the government’s priorities for the year 2020. Budgeting P30 billion can possibly provide promising improvements to school facilities, research materials, educational facilities, and teacher's assistance and educational materials. However, there is still a problem; and it's that of the education system's insufficient supply of teachers, professors, and educators. Read: P650 National […]
17-Year-Olds Are Allowed to Get Non-Professional Driver's License
Many Filipinos believe that the right age to get a license is at 18 years old. In fact, they believe that the legality of the youth here in the country is at 18. But did you know that the Land Transportation Office (LTO) said that 17-year-olds are allowed to get non-pro licenses? Contrary to popular […]
The DOH Orders the Freezing of Drug Prices in Areas Severely Affected by the Taal Eruption
The Department of Health (DOH) last January 15th, 2020, ordered the freezing of drug prices in the areas that are affected by the Taal eruption. Yesterday, they released the official list of essential medications, medicines, and equipment that are under the freezing of drug prices order they had. Read: Safety Tips to Follow When You’re […]
P650 National Minimum Wage, Pushed by Lawmaker
Are you part of the working sector of the Philippines? Are you aware of the daily minimum wage that is implemented in the region you are working in? Well, a lawmaker has seen to be proposing implementing a P650 national minimum wage at the disposal of Filipino employees in the country. According to Ron Salo […]
P10 Minimum Jeepney Fare, Petitioned by Jeepney Drivers
With how the economy works nowadays, it is to be expected that almost the price of everything goes up at the same time that our salaries go up as well. If you weren't aware, our president just recently signed a new law increasing the salary of those who are working in the government sector. At […]